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EFCC names 33 claimed fraudsters captured in Imo state

By Jennifer Y Omiloli

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, August 26, declared the capture of 33 speculated web fraudsters in Imo state.

The anti-graft agency likewise discharged the names of the speculates saying they were captured at their hideout in Owerri, the capital of the state, in an early morning activity by its agents from the Abuja and Enugu zonal offices.

The suspects were identified as Clinton Emere, Obinna Okonkwo, Ogochukwu Ogbonna, Joseph Udom Kousin, Prince Ewunone, Franklin Michael, Tolli Ameiche, Anderson, Berthel, David Franklin, Aboi Etealu, and Chinubu Nwosu.

Others are Marizu Chidiebere, Dominic Terry Joseph, Christopher Nwosu, Peter Gift Uche, Edinalo Ifeanyichukwu , Ndubuisi Ikenna, John Frank, Anowe Precious, Joseph Levi Chima, Samuel Oria, Tochi Mmerom, Chimezia Cleansman, and Okonkwo Obinna.

The list includes Uchendu Gift, Nkwodi Nnamdi, Izywa Munachi, Ekone Aniche, Opara Donald, Aniche Tochukwu, Anelka Okon and Ebizien Franklin Udochukwu.

“Items recovered from them include laptop computers, mobile phones, two Lexus RX350 SUV and a Toyota Solara salon car.

“The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigation is completed,” the EFCC said.

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